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People you've helped to get sight saving treatment

Summary: Read about the people who have gained sight-saving treatment because of your support.

People you've helped to get sight saving treatment

Barbara’s story

Barbara benefited from sight-saving treatment“I’m delighted”, she says “not only for myself but for the many others who will benefit from the decision.”

Barbara is just one of thousands to start receiving the treatment for free, thanks to your support.

She was devastated to learn she had wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (wet AMD), and even more so when she found out that sight-saving treatment would cost up to £20,000.

Barbara’s mother had suffered from the same debilitating condition, so she knew if something wasn’t done quickly she would go blind.

Barbara simply couldn’t afford treatment, but with the help of RNIB she eventually heard the news she was waiting for.

We helped Barbara launch an appeal to her local PCT and write to her MP.

Then, just three days before her appeal was due to be heard, Barbara was overwhelmed to hear that her local PCT had decided to follow NICE’s draft guidance. Every subsequent treatment would now be free – it was a huge relief for her.

More lives you’ve helped to change

Your support helped Edith Foxall“Before the news I was worrying day and night about my sight. I will never be able to thank you enough for your support.”

Edith Foxall, Wolverhampton

“Thank you so much – I already have three appointments to begin treatment on the NHS.”

Margaret Isaacson, High Wycombe

Your support helped John and Edna Strange“We were thrilled to hear that our appeal for free treatment had been a success. We greatly appreciate everything you’ve done.”

John and Edna Strange, Dorset

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Content author: campaign@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 20/11/2008 11:13

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